Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C M Bardwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C M Bardwell Elementary School serves the southwest part of Aurora, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
C M Bardwell Elementary School's student population of 679 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Motto
“Bardwell Nourishes Souls and Challenges Minds”
School Rankings
C M Bardwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C M Bardwell Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3145 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
93%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C M Bardwell Elementary School's ranking?
C M Bardwell Elementary School is ranked #3145 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are C M Bardwell Elementary School often compared to?
C M Bardwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Park Elementary School, Nancy Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend C M Bardwell Elementary School?
679 students attend C M Bardwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of C M Bardwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C M Bardwell Elementary School?
C M Bardwell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does C M Bardwell Elementary School offer ?
C M Bardwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is C M Bardwell Elementary School part of?
C M Bardwell Elementary School is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.
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